Short-term effects of ultra-processed foods on metabolism
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests how eating ultra-processed foods for a short time affects your metabolism. If you are a healthy adult with a normal BMI, no diabetes, and no major dietary restrictions, you may be able to participate.
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Who can take part
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be between 18.5 and 30.
- Your fasting blood sugar must be below 6.1 mmol/L — that's normal or slightly high but not diabetic.
- Your hemoglobin level must be above 110 g/L (normal blood count).
- Your weight must have stayed within 5% of your current weight for the last 3 months.
- You cannot have diabetes, thyroid problems, or serious gut conditions like Crohn's disease.
- You must not smoke, vape, or follow a weight-loss diet now or in the last 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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